Rare Colin_Cameron Posted November 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Having seen various versions of 'The Last Dinner On The Titanic' over the years we had the idea for a dinner party in a couple of weeks time on the theme, 'The Last Dinner On The QE2'. We've kept enough invitations over the years to be able to reproduce authentic looking invitations: "The Captain requests the pleasure of your company, etc." I have a source on board to get a copy of the menu itself (if he remembers:D). Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions? Regards, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted November 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2008 2 words BAKED ALASKA !!! INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 8 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar Add to Recipe Box My folders: Add to Shopping List Add a Personal Note DIRECTIONS Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl or deep 8-inch square container with foil. Spread ice cream in container, packing firmly. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan. Prepare cake mix with egg and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven according to package instructions, until center of cake springs back when lightly touched. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt and sugar until stiff peaks form. Line a baking sheet with parchment or heavy brown paper. Place cake in center. Turn molded ice cream out onto cake. Quickly and prettily spread meringue over cake and ice cream, all the way to paper to seal. Return to freezer 2 hours. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake the Alaska on the lowest shelf, 8 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine1 Posted November 16, 2008 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Having seen various versions of 'The Last Dinner On The Titanic' over the years we had the idea for a dinner party in a couple of weeks time on the theme, 'The Last Dinner On The QE2'. We've kept enough invitations over the years to be able to reproduce authentic looking invitations: "The Captain requests the pleasure of your company, etc." I have a source on board to get a copy of the menu itself (if he remembers:D). Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions? Regards, Colin. Great idea - Suggest that men wear proper Black Tie kit, women wear formal evening dress - (a la QE2 Brochures), or dress all in black, sing all the sailaway songs, take lots of photos including one of the real Menu and then post on Flickr! Enjoy the evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinta Posted November 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted November 17, 2008 2 wordsBAKED ALASKA !!! INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 8 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar Add to Recipe Box My folders: Add to Shopping List Add a Personal Note DIRECTIONS Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round mixing bowl or deep 8-inch square container with foil. Spread ice cream in container, packing firmly. Cover and freeze 8 hours or until firm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan. Prepare cake mix with egg and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven according to package instructions, until center of cake springs back when lightly touched. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt and sugar until stiff peaks form. Line a baking sheet with parchment or heavy brown paper. Place cake in center. Turn molded ice cream out onto cake. Quickly and prettily spread meringue over cake and ice cream, all the way to paper to seal. Return to freezer 2 hours. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake the Alaska on the lowest shelf, 8 to 10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve at once. OMG! The baked alaska with flambeed morello cherries in the grills on QM2 & QVis the best in the world & I don't even like deserts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted November 17, 2008 #5 Share Posted November 17, 2008 2 wordsBAKED ALASKA !!! Two more words: Pol Acker :eek::eek::eek: J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsul Posted November 17, 2008 #6 Share Posted November 17, 2008 And Beef Wellington!!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjms74 Posted November 17, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The Baked Alaska in Queens Grill on QE2 is also very good although the Cherries Jubilee is even better! Steak Diane flambeed tableside is also a great dish & one I'd have if I was on the last dinner on the QE2. Kind Regards, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander0108 Posted November 18, 2008 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Two more words: Pol Acker :eek::eek::eek: J I saved my last Pol Acker bottle that was in the cabin for this upcoming sad event. :eek::( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarigal Posted November 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I saved my last Pol Acker bottle that was in the cabin for this upcoming sad event. :eek::( I have only ever seen Pol Acker on Cunard ships. Is that stuff actually sold in stores? How terribly sensible to save your last bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardqueen Posted November 18, 2008 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2008 l dragged my 4 bottles (dont ask) off when l disembarked on the 22nd Oct, as if l didnt have enough to carry,made sure nothing was left behind but l cursed them all the way home:confused:. Opened the cases and they were still intact and now they rest among my collection of 18 bottles of other Cunard booze:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser765 Posted November 18, 2008 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2008 l dragged my 4 bottles (dont ask) off when l disembarked on the 22nd Oct, as if l didnt have enough to carry,made sure nothing was left behind but l cursed them all the way home:confused:. Opened the cases and they were still intact and now they rest among my collection of 18 bottles of other Cunard booze:) You mean you haven't drunk them yet!! ;) How are you doing Myles, seems an age since New York hm! Jackie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjms74 Posted November 18, 2008 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi Myles You did well 4 bottles of PA. I did not do so bad on my Fjords cruise in June only 7 nights & I had 4 bottles of Perrier Jouet in my cabin 3 from cunard & one from a very good friend! You! My parents did not fare too badly either with 2 bottles of PJ their first cruise with Cunard & not their last! very best wishes, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted November 21, 2008 #13 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I chose things for my last dinner on RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 that were essentially Cunard. I started with Caviar, moved on to the wonderful tomato soup, then had the Scallops with Palma ham and Spiced Pork Belly and finished with Crepes Suzettes. Commodore, may I ask where you ate your last meal on the QE2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted November 21, 2008 #14 Share Posted November 21, 2008 At my usual table. Where else? And just where is your table--I mean which dining room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser765 Posted November 21, 2008 #15 Share Posted November 21, 2008 And just where is your table--I mean which dining room? Well l am guessing it would not have been in the grills dear, as they serve Crepes Suzette, not Suzettes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted November 21, 2008 #16 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Well l am guessing it would not have been in the grills dear, as they serve Crepes Suzette, not Suzettes. :) PEDANT ALERT!!! And, while we're on the subject, shouldn't it be parma ham? J PS - don't know why, but I still thing it's QG though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhnrk Posted November 21, 2008 #17 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Well l am guessing it would not have been in the grills dear, as they serve Crepes Suzette, not Suzettes. :) Not in the Commodore's case. He has so many, they have them specially created with an 's' on the end. Chill, Nalcolnxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted November 21, 2008 #18 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Not in the Commodore's case. He has so many, they have them specially created with an 's' on the end. Chill, Nalcolnxxx Yes - I have it on the best of authority that the Commodore is indeed a dab hand with the old yaffling spanners. My contacts say that he doesn't eat till he's full, he eats till he's tired. :eek: J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser765 Posted November 21, 2008 #19 Share Posted November 21, 2008 PEDANT ALERT!!! And, while we're on the subject, shouldn't it be parma ham? J PS - don't know why, but I still thing it's QG though. Maybe he meant Proscuitto ;) J :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted November 21, 2008 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Maybe he meant Proscuitto ;) J :) Then again, perhaps it's some exotic dish from Majorca known only to those blessed with the Commodore's level of gustatory sophistication. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted November 21, 2008 #21 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Maybe he meant Proscuitto ;) J :) I doubt it... Prosciutto, maybe? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted November 21, 2008 #22 Share Posted November 21, 2008 You thing it is the QG? But yes, Parma Ham. Consider the gastric juices flowing over the keyboard to be to blame. Not parma ham though. Whatever it is, it's catching. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser765 Posted November 21, 2008 #23 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Not in the Commodore's case. He has so many, they have them specially created with an 's' on the end. Chill, Nalcolnxxx Ahhh! So if we place a B before the S, we have the proverbial BS then! J :D Chilling :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser765 Posted November 21, 2008 #24 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I doubt it...Prosciutto, maybe? :p Nom, Reading as l type from the PG menu, they spell it as Proscuitto :eek: Damn that Commodore, causing trouble ;) Now everyone knows l can't spell! :o Jackie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted November 21, 2008 #25 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nom, Reading as l type from the PG menu, they spell it as Proscuitto :eek: Damn that Commodore, causing trouble ;) Now everyone knows l can't spell! :o Jackie :) "PG menu"--that's the problem...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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